Northern Exposure, Nanny Style

The New York Times (subscription required) and Anchorage Daily News report that Alaska’s Native Tribal Health Consortium and Native Health Board have joined the cultural war against soda pop. Citing, among other things, Dr. David Ludwig’s flawed soda-and-obesity study, the two government entities have publicly announced their desire to “stop the pop.” Don’t forget to check out “Hop on Pop,” our special report about the war on soft drinks.